I’ve had a hard time finding pictures of them fully healed and in normal light but from what I’ve seen it looks like it does leave a mark on the skin. So in normal light it may look like a branding or some type of scar (since the ink isn’t visible).

I’ll keep looking around to see if I can find any images of one fully healed in normal light though.

If you don’t mind me asking what do you not like about it exactly. I’m guessing a really skilled artist could touch that up and add a little background to it as well and make it a really sick piece.

Yea the itching is pretty much normal and a part of the healing process. This is what my artist recommends.

Tattoo Aftercare Instructions

1. Gently remove bandage 1-2 hours after procedure.
2. Wash tattoo using clean hands and antibacterial pump soap, such as Dial or Softsoap.
3. Pat dry using a clean paper towel and allow to airdry.
4. Let it…[Read more]

I don’t currently have any forearm tattoos but I know someday I will get them done.

If I have to wear a long sleeve shirt at work so be it and if people would rather judge me based on my ink rather then how I act and what I do then those aren’t the people I am going to give much thought about.

It’s pretty much an anesthetic spray to numb the area while tattooing. I’ve never seen it used or talked to anyone in person who has used it but I’ve read a couple different reactions. One I read someone didn’t know it was being used and thought the artist had extremely gentle hands. Another said it worked but it hurt like hell when it was done as…[Read more]

A friend of mine got a tattoo on his right arm and when it was done proceeded to get a tattoo done on his left arm before he left the place. You don’t need to wait at all if they aren’t near each other.

Don’t worry so much, no matter what it is going to hurt. I won’t lie to and say “and it’s nothing at all pfft just a tickle”. It’s also not that bad though. The pain is more of a stingy pain that is very tolerable. Some parts do hurt more then others. My shoulder and inner arm near the armpit weren’t fun but it is only temperary.

When all else…[Read more]

Talking to your artist is the best thing you could do if you don’t have the image on paper they can help. I mostly designed my first tattoo so getting it done was easy but my second tattoo I have can not find a design of what I want. So my artist is currently doing a few designs based on some images and explanations when we talked and I’m going…[Read more]

NOT MINE

Look around your area for an artist who has some talent in cover ups and talk to them. Usually the more detailed and vivid the new design the better it will hide the old tattoo. You also might need to get a few zaps of lazer removal to bring down the ink a bit but I wouldn’t know to be honest, hence why you should talk to someone good at doing cover ups.

This is what I found. <3 google.

http://en.allexperts.com/q/Tattoos-3028/Tattoo-skin-Grafts.htm

It depends on the family of course. Both of my parents HATE tattoos and I let them know before I got mine (about a week). The conversation was pretty much.

Me: Just letting you know I’ve been planning and am getting a tattoo done in about a week.
Them: If we ask you not to will you just do it anyway?
Me: Yea.
Them: OK then.

After that there was…[Read more]

While 6 months may be to young I really am a little suprissed at how this forum has attacked this person over this. The percentage of girls 10+ and especially in highschool is so high that getting ears pierced young isn’t this huge of a deal in my honest opinion. I personally can’t remember any of my early childhood and any girl who had their ears…[Read more]

The back would be great for adding in more detail and having it larger but I’d also consider ,it being such a personal tattoo if you want it in a place thats difficult to see (compared to the arm at least).

What he chooses is up to what he prefers. When I recolored it I did miss the bow but the mouth was intentional. After all its pretty much a concept (at least that’s how I approached it) and can be touched up by a real artist later on. I’m no artist ha just someone whos ok using photoshop.

Yours came out really nice as well by the…[Read more]

I’m glad you like it. How’s this?

Here are a few I did, I can try what ever you think is best or would like though also if I can manage it.

Is it a url to the image or to the page with the picture on it?

If it is the pictures url then put it in a post like this:

[IMG*]http://www.yoururlhere.com/whatever.jpg[/*IMG] just remove the *s

If you need the images url then go to the full size picture and if your using firefox copy image location.

For internet explorer right click the…[Read more]

Theres a latin phrase “Memento mori” which means “remember you must die” so pretty much the tattoo is a reminder to live your life happy/to the fullest. I’ve seen a lot of top hats and skulls but I’m a big fan of the fedoras and it just worked out really awesome with it. I also wear them a lot now so even if I don’t later in life it can be a…[Read more]

The opinion of this type of person doesn’t effect me. If you read the entire article he mentions that he does not wish any action be taken place to avoid tattoos from being done. Yet he then goes on to mention how if any idiot wants one they should feel free. People like this somehow think that they are better for being so judgmental. While we…[Read more]